Congleton to Buxton
A54Astbury to High Peak · England
Distance17.4mi · 28 km
Drive time35 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Moorland
A climbing moorland road over the Cheshire–Peak District border.
The A54 climbs from the Cheshire plain over high moorland to Buxton, crossing the watershed near the source of the Dane with wide views back over the lowlands. It is exposed at the top with fast bends; keep your speed to the conditions.
Where it runs
AstburyStart · England
High PeakEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb530 mtotal ascent
Summit489 mhighest point · 1604 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
410 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed summit, wind and ice
- Fast bends
- Standing water
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